New Kitten Checklist
A simple guide to prepare your home for your new kitten’s arrival—covering day-one supplies, safety, vet visits, and early bonding.
Day-One Essentials
Health & Safety
Home Setup
Training & Socialization
Nice-to-Have Extras
First-Week Timeline
- Day 0–1: Quiet settling-in, explore safe room, litter box intro.
- Day 2–3: Vet visit scheduled, introduce toys, short play sessions.
- Day 4–5: Begin gentle handling, name games, reward calm behavior.
- Day 6–7: Gradual room access, supervised intro to other pets, reinforce litter training.